Wall Decor Ideas For Renters

Damage-Free Ways to Decorate Your Walls

Most rental agreements include stipulations about major aesthetic changes to the unit, with painting almost always topping the list of outlawed alterations. If this makes your decor-savvy palms sweat, have no fear — there are many ways to personalize a rented property without violating the lease. If the walls of your apartment are looking a bit bare, rest easy with these ideas for temporary wall decorations that won't leave a major mark.

Hanging a bold tapestry dramatically changes the feel of a space yet requires no permanent alteration to the room. This mirrored geode tapestry ($69) is large enough to cover an entire wall and looks stunning.

3. Neon Statement

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When you've got a large wall space, the pressure to fill it can be intimidating. A great way to approach the issue is by limiting the decor to one bold, bright piece. A wall sign is audacious, hip, and not heavy enough to require a large mount that could damage your apartment's walls.

Removable wallpaper is a renter's best friend. Find a pattern that matches your style, such as this Timothy Sue option ($120 per roll), then hang it like regular wallpaper. What makes this product special, however, is that it peels right off when you move!

5. If Walls Could Talk

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Hanging painted letters is another idea that won't violate lease terms, allowing you to add a personal declaration to your decor. Pick up wooden letters at a local craft store and transform them with spray paint, then hang however the statement looks best. If you have a particularly strict landlord, you can also hang styrofoam letters for a similar effect that can be sticky-tacked to the walls instead.

For decor that doesn't require a hammer or nails, let alone paint, try washi tape as a fun way to hang art in your rental. If you're feeling creative, this Japanese tape can also be used to create wall designs, fake rugs, and more!

Decorating with mirrors is one of the prettiest ways to add drama to a room without breaking out the paintbrush. Adhere a lightweight-looking glass to your wall with removable picture hooks for a gorgeous decoration that won't leave any marks behind.

To create an eye-catching accent wall filled with personal photos, all you need are a camera and tape. Pick out your favorite pictures, then tape them into an arrangement that makes you love your rental's walls again.